Many bones provide a solid center to support surrounding skin,fat and muscle. The ribs perform a different function. These bonesform a flexible cage, encircling and protecting the vital organs inthe ...

Psoriatic arthritis can sometimes lead to chest or rib pain. Blame costochondritis, an inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs and the breastbone. Psoriatic arthritis can cause a range of ...

Barrel chest happens when the chest is rounded or puffed up like a barrel. When you have a barrel chest, your chest or rib cage will look like you are taking a deep breath all the time. If you look at ...

Your ribs are designed to protect your chest cavity from impact, but sometimes they can crack or fracture from blunt force. This direct impact might come from car accidents, contact sports, or slips ...

Rib cage pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, ranging from a fractured rib to lung cancer. The pain may be sudden and sharp or dull and aching. Many cases of rib cage pain are not ...

Chest pain when sneezing can happen for a number of reasons. It’s usually linked to illness, damage, or an injury in the chest wall. The pain may happen or worsen when you sneeze. This is because ...

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in March of 2024. For the original video go to ...